Belt of Prosperity
It reads
With one foot stamping on the Union Jack, the sinister beast launches itself at the virtuous maiden.
Hairy arms outstretched, the demon of socialism throttles the pure and upright Britannia, her belt of prosperity providing her with no protection from this monster's onslaught. Much as it might resemble some lurid advertisement for a B-grade British horror movie, this strident image is in fact an election poster issued by the Conservative Party in 1909.
It is one of dozens from the early 20th Century released from the Bodleian Library's archive, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Bold, brazen and often over the top, these posters range from the overtly triumphant - such as the one which proclaims the Conservative Sun-Ray Treatment of peace, pensions and pure food - to the ferociously politically incorrect.
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posted by 10 men at 8:57 PM
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Bold and brazen, but it's the truth.
There is nothing like telling it like it is. Powerful and to the point. No PC back then you see.
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